Whole House Fan Installation in Los Altos, CA
This Los Altos job started with a simple request: pull the hot air out of the house on summer evenings without leaning on the air conditioner. We spent about nine hours on site putting in a whole house fan, running new insulated ductwork through the attic, and wiring up a wall control so it’s easy to use every day.
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Getting the airflow right
A whole house fan only works well if the air actually has somewhere to go. We built out a proper duct run in the attic, wrapped and sealed, so the fan pulls air through the house and pushes it out cleanly instead of just dumping it into a cramped attic space. The fan housing itself is framed in and insulated so it doesn’t become a source of heat loss or noise in the ceiling below.
A control that’s easy to live with
Instead of a pull chain or a switch that’s easy to forget, we mounted a wall panel with speed settings and a timer function right where the homeowner already walks by every day. It’s a small thing, but it’s the difference between a fan that actually gets used on a warm night and one that sits idle in the attic.
This home had already been on our radar from a couple of earlier estimate visits, and it was good to come back and get this piece installed. A whole house fan is one of those upgrades that pairs well with a broader plan for comfort and air quality in a home — if you’re weighing options for your own house, our indoor air quality page is a good place to start.
Why this matters in Los Altos
Summer evenings here can stay warm well after sunset, and a whole house fan is a low-cost way to flush that heat out fast once the outside air cools down. It’s not a replacement for air conditioning on the hottest days, but for the rest of the season it can cut down significantly on how often the AC needs to run. We were glad to help this Los Altos household get set up for exactly that.
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“From the moment I reached out to NUR HVAC, their communication and service was impeccable! David was very quick to respond with scheduling a site visit for an estimate, providing the estimate, and scheduling the work. Fedor and Islam explained the process the morning they arrived and continuously communicated as they progressed. They removed and replaced seven ducts/boots/vents, which the rats were using to nest. They went above and beyond to clean up any evidence of the rats nesting in the system. Their installation was clean and the crawl space under the house was very clean when they were done. When the installation was completed, they measured the air at each of the vents to confirm everything was working properly. Truth......I originally had a little hesitation, because their estimate was more than fair and it made me wonder if I was going to "get what I paid for". In reality, I got much more than I originally anticipated. Not only did they install a quality product, the work was done in an efficient manner. Their professionalism and quality of work is absolutely worth this five star rating. Tom R.”
“Called in on Saturday and set up an appointment on Monday. Adlan showed up a little early and got to work after I explained that the condenser fan wasn't operating, but it appears to be getting power. He quickly diagnosed the problem being a slightly loose wire from the fuse box and a bad capacitor. We were up and running very quickly and Adlan explained every step of the way so I understood what the problem was and how it was resolved. Very polite fella, too.”
“Did a good job identifying the issue quickly. Pricing was fair. Quickly repaired oven once part arrived”
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“We replaced our 25-year old single phase gas furnace with a Mitsubishi HVAC heat pump this summer. Now that we’ve used it for both cooling and heating, I’d like to give the team at Nur a five-star rating for their clean, smooth installation. Communication was great and they were thoughtful about system design so that we don’t have exterior conduits. We are so happy with the operation of the system for heating: it is quiet and so much more effective than our old furnace. We can highly recommend Nur.”
“I’m very happy with my new heating-cooling heat pump system, which ties in to my existing ducts, is energy efficient (using electricity rather than natural gas), and keeps my furnace as an alternate option. I called several companies asking for quotes on something else - a whole house fan - and NUR had the fastest and most professional response. Technician David came out and explained several options to me. He said we could try just an attic fan and that alone may cool my home enough. He gave me a quote for that, and also for a whole house fan, and a heat pump. He explained what each option would and would not do. I decided to go with the heat pump heating/cooling along with an attic fan. Even though it was the most expensive choice, I think as time goes on and our climate gets warmer, AC will become even more expensive and hard to get. INSTALLATION: The installers, Artur and Vlad, were polite and considerate as well as competent and hard working. The installation was complicated, including drilling and hammering throughout the crawl space running under the entire house, and completely taking apart and putting back together my furnace. After 2 days I had AC, and after 2 more days I had the attic fan, heating, and was ready for inspection. CUSTOMER SERVICE: After the job was completed and I had paid, I had a few questions, and David responded immediately and said to call anytime questions come up. So excellent customer service before, during, and after installation. RESULTS: I’m thrilled with this home improvement, which adds value as well as comfort. Very glad I chose NUR HVAC, and highly recommend them.”
“Alexey was on time, very courteous and thorough. He solved the problem. AC works again.”
“Very competent, quickly diagnosed that the issue was a thermostat whose rechargeable battery was no longer holding a charge. Other companies were trying to have me replace the furnace (a much bigger expense). Our furnace is old and will need replacement sooner rather than later but the furnace wasn’t the issue. Glad that Islam from Nur HVAC was able to quickly identify the real issue. Great experience overall and I’d recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work.”
“I've been a home owner for over fifty years, and Nur provided the most impressive service I've ever experienced. Their team was skilled, fast, tidy, and kind. Highly recommended!!!”
“Great service. Very courteous and knowledgeable. My technician was friendly and knew what he was doing.”
“Service was great! Fast, efficient, polite. Highly recommended”
“We used Nur HVAC to replace gas furnace with a heat pump inverter, replace the aging duct work and gas water heater with a heat pump water heater, all in the same contract. Our project manager, Arthur was on-time for the scoping appointment. He took time to understand our needs, investigated the attic, ducts and all the existing equipment, before making any recommendations. He designed the optimal system for our house to be cost effective, provide highest comfort and be energy efficient. He was not pushy and was upfront about the ballpark estimates and timeline. He also walked us thru the various rebates that are available for the replacements from local utilities. Arthur’s quote was very competitive, in fact better than those quoted to us by Costco referred contractors. Nur’s installation crew - Eldar, Bhakridin, were very professional and thorough. They didn’t rush the job and left the job site clean and clutter free each day. They accommodated our requests for placing the electrical wires and conduits so they are not in the way. All the equipment both indoor and outdoor were cleanly laid out, secured and wiped down before hand off. Always smiling and respectful, one of the best installation crew we have had. As a white glove contractor they took care of all the permitting, inspection paperwork w/ the city, all the paper work for us to receive the rebates. They even completed the warranty registration with the manufacturers for all the equipment! We would highly recommend Arthur and Nur HVAC to anyone in the Bay Area needing heating and cooling solutions. We would definitely be going back to them ourselves when the need arises.”
“I had a great experience all around with Nur HVAC. Scheduling with Regina was a breeze, and Adlan, our technician, was fantastic. Adlan quickly diagnosed and fixed an issue with our 20 year old AC unit on the spot without trying to upsell anything. Beyond the quick repair, he took the time to walk me through his process for diagnosing/assessing our AC system as well as the steps for a routine furnace maintenance - I learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend Nur HVAC, and especially Adlan!”
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